Imported Previa's Estima Lucida

Advantages: diesel
Disadvantages: morre regular servicing

...There doesn't seem to be a category for the imported versions of the Previa so hopefully, this might act as a comparison. The review will be in 2 sections. The first will be my interest and experience, the second more technical data. So if you want to skip the Jackonary bit please do so. Once you've read the review check the following websites they are excellent if you are considering buying and need to see common faults or if you have the vehicle and need help/support http://uktoyotaestimasite.tripod.com/ http://estimaowner sclub.org/ (register and enter community forum for help/topics) Story Bit I first drove the British version of the Previa about 12 years ago as a hire vehicle for 2 weeks over the summer holidays. The normal thing lots of kids, even more activities and far too much traveling. The hire version I...

limmey 17.10.2007 (28.11.2007) · Read review
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Review of Toyota Previa

Our Old Previa

Advantages: Size, space for ALL passengers, visiblity, looks.
Disadvantages: Fuel consumption, tight parking spaces

...We bought a 10 year old Previa last Easter when our oldest son came back from Oz and our middle son came home to join the youngest two! Since we wanted to go out with grandma we needed the space (5 adults and two children!). We looked at several MPV's and felt than none of the others came anywhere near the Previa for comfort or style. Looking at it, you would never know the design is as old as it is - in fact I really think it looks better than the newest one (but I also prefer classic Range Rovers to the new ones!) I have put a picture on this page:- http://www.ackworthschool.biblio.net/~administrator/16956/page1.html. In everyday use the two youngest have a row of seats each and are so happy that they can stretch out and relax. All of the seats are big and comfy and they all recline so it is possible to have a huge, almost flat area...

ackworth 28.11.2001 (29.11.2001) · Read review
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Review of Toyota Previa

Toyota Previa 2.4 CDX

Advantages: Spacious and comfortable.
Disadvantages: Thirsty.

...I bought my Previa as a new import in August 2002 and I've loved it from the moment I first saw it! It took me a while to get used to the automatic gearbox, but pretty soon I found it a breeze to drive, with its high-up view and power steering. I was worried that I'd struggle to park such a big car (my previous car was a Rover 416i), but I've found it OK. The secret is to reverse into the space (something which I rarely did in the Rover as the view wasn't so good). I've got three kids, plus I often do a school run with more. There is a middle row of three separate seats and two separate seats on the back row. I usually keep the centre seat on the middle row folded down, which improves the rear view (when there's no child in it, obviously!) The folded seat makes a nice tray with cupholders for the kids on either side. Even...

cazzac 21.09.2006 · Read review
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Toyota Previa 8 seater

Advantages: loads
Disadvantages: you can't say you don't have room for people that want a lift.

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joannewheldon 13.05.2006 · Read review
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Review of Toyota Previa

2 Years with Previa

Advantages: Good Looking! Spacious and excellent choice for a family of 2-5 children
Disadvantages: Feels really big and sometimes hard to park, especially in London. The Fuel consumption is 14-15 Litres per 100km, quite greedy rider.

...less by using all sorts of tips around. but the only difference it will make is 0.2 litres. My previa consumes about 14.8 litres/100km and I've tried everything that would help to consume less. but the results was unimpressive 14.6, so that's about it. Hope you'll enjoy owning one too, so all in all I would turn down Chrysler vans for this one. Which means that i would like to kindly recommend you Toyota Previa if you're thinking of one!...

Dorjoogongor2 31.12.2003 · Read review
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Review of Toyota Previa GL

Previa 2.4GS Auto

Advantages: * passengers, lots of load space, Luxury and comfort
Disadvantages: only one rear access side door, engine mounted under passenger seat

...I have 6 children all of school age, so when looking around for a people carrier my choices were limited as most only carry 5/6 passengers. luckily enough the Previa can carry 7 passengers. As well as the children I have need of a vehicle which can serve different purposes, such carrying junk to the tip, moving large objects etc. This car is first and foremost a real Multi Purpose Vehicle, it will seat 7 passengers + driver in real comfort (driver+passenger in front, 3 passengers on the middle bench seat & 3 passengers on the rear bench seats), this also leaves quite a bit of room for any luggage as well. The loadspace inside the car when its not full of people is also very good, the rear bench seats fold up to the side to give more room than the average estate car, and if this space isnt enough the middle bench seats will fold flat...

proteusuk 23.08.2001 · Read review
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Review of Toyota Previa 2.4GS Auto

Magic Previa Vehicle

Advantages: Realible, Spacious and Economic
Disadvantages: Low mpg on short trips, high bulb failure

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Robinthornhill 31.12.2004 · Read review
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Review of Toyota Previa

You're ugly, and your Mother dresses you funny

Advantages: Big genuine 7-seater. Very reliable.
Disadvantages: Very dull...and butt-ugly!

...My life seems to consist, at the moment, of reading, writing, avoiding anything that resembles real work and driving squillions of miles around Britain and France for no better reason than –BECAUSE IT’S THERE! For good or ill, I am obliged to drive a number of different vehicles on these sorties, some good, some bad and some just downright ugly. A prime example of the latter is a four-year-old Toyota Previa. 60,000 miles on the clock, an automatic gearbox and 2.4 litre petrol engine under the bonnet. Well, under the front seat actually. Being a Toyota, this bus is extremely reliable. It is also seriously boring, bloody uncomfortable and butt-ugly. OK, so I’m being subjective, but it’s my bum on the seat and the bloody thing has been parked outside my window for the past few days just…squatting there...

stevethesleeve 30.11.2001 · Read review
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Review of Toyota Previa

♠ Just a Fecund ♠

Advantages: Big boot, lots of space, lots of comfort.
Disadvantages: Lack of grip in cold weather, lack of ummmph when overtaking.

...♦ Introduction ♦ This review is based on my experience of owning and driving the T Spirit Previa, an MPV suitable for the fecund of society (i.e. those who have copious numbers of kids or passengers to transport). Despite its enormity and bus like vital statistics, the Spirit is reasonably car like to drive, although parking is another matter. This review may be of interest to those considering purchasing a large multi purpose vehicle from the practical perspective rather than the technical Jeremy Clarkson perspective. Just go and watch Top Gear if you want that. This model is no longer available to purchase new but used models are. ♦ Choosing the Previa ♦ When replacing our previous MPV, a Galaxy with 7 seats and no boot space, we looked at all suitable options with greater luggage space. Even with one seat...

susie191 05.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Toyota Previa 2.4 VVT-i Automatic

Light relief with some good advise

Advantages: great relief and informative
Disadvantages: VERY American at times

...This is a must have for a newly first time pregnant mum to be. If you are anything like me then you rushed out and bought a couple of books on pregnancy when you found out you where expcting the first time, and then you sit down start reading and all those harsh realities of pregnancy starts to hits (I mean when you start reading about stretch marks, heamoroids and placenta previa who doesn't get paranoid) Well someone told me to get a copy of the best friends guide and I did and I thought it was great. IT was told in a humourous and fun way. Some advice I felt at the time (and still do) was silly other advice was wonderful (like it says Braxton Hicks can and do often hurt no matter what other books and proffetionels tells you) I found reading my "regular" pregnancy books great and informative but I found the guide fun relaxing...

EloisaandPhoebesmama 04.10.2000 · Read review
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Review of The Best Friends' Guide to Pregnancy and Motherhood Daily Diary - Vicki Iovine, Lesley Ehers